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CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Nahdar Vebb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yoshito Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Okamoto clinches up against the ropes.
Vebb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okamoto is defending well.
Vebb is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Vebb manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Vebb pushes a forearm under Okamoto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Okamoto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nahdar Vebb!
A determined Nahdar Vebb didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Detektyw Pikachu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pikachu tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pikachu gets slowly back to his feet.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detektyw Pikachu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Pikachu is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Pikachu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pikachu (0) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy trying to control but Pikachu is working from the bottom.
Pikachu is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikachu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pikachu trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Pikachu.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pikachu wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikachu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pikachu keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Murphy postures up.
Pikachu keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Pikachu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pikachu (2) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Pikachu from controlling successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Pikachu trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pikachu trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Pikachu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pikachu (5) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Murphy is not content to let Pikachu control the position.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Pikachu trying to control the position but Murphy is working away. #T5#
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Pikachu dominates the positioning.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Pikachu keeps moving and retains side control.
Pikachu trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Pikachu postures up.#SUB#
Pikachu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Murphy has one of Pikachu's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pikachu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Pikachu is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Murphy tries to roll over but Pikachu keeps him under control.
Pikachu is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Pikachu is working for a submission of some sort.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Pikachu sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pikachu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8##SUB2#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Pikachu is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy wants to control but Pikachu is keeping busy.
Pikachu controlling the action here.
Pikachu is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now. #T9#
Pikachu is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pikachu is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Pikachu is looking for a kimura here.
Murphy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pikachu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Pikachu is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pikachu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Pikachu uses his free foot to push down on Murphy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murphy. Score +3 for passing guard: Pikachu (8) vs (2) Murphy#T11#
Pikachu controlling the pace for now.
Pikachu is looking to work his way around to Murphy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Murphy wants to hold on but Pikachu pushes him away.
Pikachu content just to control the position here.
Pikachu trying to control but Murphy is having none of it. #T12#
Pikachu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Murphy is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Pikachu takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pikachu (11) vs (2) Murphy
Pikachu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pikachu biding his time, controlling Murphy.
Murphy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Murphy turns into Pikachu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pikachu (11) vs (4) Murphy#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murphy postures up.
#SUB#
Pikachu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pikachu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pikachu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pikachu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murphy is now in half guard. #T14#
Murphy controlling the action here.
Pikachu trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control but Pikachu is keeping him busy.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy trying to control the action but Pikachu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pikachu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikachu takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Detektyw Pikachu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Jan
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is pushing down on Jan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jan is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jan! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Jan
Diaz wants to take Jan's back here but Jan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T1#
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jan tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (0) Jan
Diaz gets his hands free as Jan looks to control. #SUB#
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) Jan
Diaz tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control.#T2#
Diaz gets full guard.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Jan wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T3#
Diaz controlling the position.
Jan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Jan preventing the sweep.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Jan postures up. #T4#
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (2) Jan
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard.
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (2) Jan#T5#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Jan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy. #T6#
Diaz slows the pace down.
Diaz working away.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Jan wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jan is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jan keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Diaz wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
Jan wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Jan is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Diaz controlling the position. #SUB#
Diaz swings around for an armbar but Jan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (4) Jan#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Jan defends it easily.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10##SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jan defends it easily.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Jan won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Jan is stalling here. Diaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diaz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (17) vs (4) Jan
Diaz trying to control the action but Jan is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls the position.
Jan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Jan gets back to full guard.
Jan keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Jan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jan. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (20) vs (4) Jan
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jan is looking to escape. #SUB#
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T14#
Jan tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (23) vs (4) Jan
Jan tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Jan wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diaz looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
JoJo Diaz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Yusuke tries to keep at a distance but Gatsby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yusuke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gatsby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Yusuke has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Gatsby has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yusuke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gatsby (4) vs (0) Yusuke
Yusuke is keeping busy.
Yusuke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gatsby working for a choke but Yusuke is defending well. #SUB#
Gatsby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Yusuke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yusuke is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gatsby looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gatsby has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yusuke tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gatsby is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Yusuke won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gatsby off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Buster McDiggle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDiggle! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (4) vs (0) McDiggle
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersson working away.#SUB#
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDiggle wants to control but Andersson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDiggle, who protects the arm well.
Andersson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (0) McDiggle#SUB#
Andersson working for a submission but McDiggle is keeping him at bay. #T1#
McDiggle is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McDiggle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McDiggle and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Andersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDiggle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersson but great work by McDiggle. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (6) vs (4) McDiggle
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that McDiggle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDiggle working away.
McDiggle slows the pace down.
McDiggle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Andersson tries to bench press McDiggle off him but McDiggle keeps the position.
McDiggle in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Andersson is trying to improve his position.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it. #T3#
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
McDiggle trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Andersson regains half guard.#SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking to control McDiggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Andersson is trying to control but McDiggle passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (6) vs (7) McDiggle
Andersson struggling a bit here.
McDiggle gets to mount! Andersson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (9) McDiggle
McDiggle wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (6) vs (12) McDiggle
Andersson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Andersson tries to lock up and control but McDiggle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDiggle wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDiggle avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but McDiggle has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson wants to hold on but McDiggle pushes him away.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Andersson tries to improve his position but instead McDiggle has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (6) vs (15) McDiggle
Andersson wants to escape the position.
Andersson trying to control but not successfully.
Andersson tries to escape the position.
McDiggle avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control his hands.
McDiggle keeps control of the position as Andersson tries to break free.
#T8#
McDiggle doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (8) vs (15) McDiggle
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDiggle holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson is pushing down on McDiggle's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDiggle is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDiggle defends it well. #SUB#
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDiggle sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9##SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDiggle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDiggle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (8) vs (19) McDiggle
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Andersson tries to bench press McDiggle off him but McDiggle keeps the position.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it. #T10#
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson tries to control but McDiggle manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (8) vs (22) McDiggle
Andersson trying to control the hands but McDiggle breaks the grip.
Andersson wants to escape the position.
Andersson trying to control the position but McDiggle manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Andersson tries to escape the position.
Andersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson wants to control but McDiggle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
McDiggle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson trying to control but McDiggle postures up.
Andersson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDiggle prevents Andersson from improving his position.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to control McDiggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
McDiggle passes into side control, despite Andersson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (8) vs (25) McDiggle
McDiggle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andersson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson is not content to let McDiggle control the position. #T14#
Andersson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (8) vs (27) McDiggle
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
McDiggle avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson tries to reverse the position but McDiggle maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDiggle wins on points by 27 to 8.
Buster McDiggle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scaletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scaletta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murrdock misses with a takedown attempt - Scaletta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Scaletta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Scaletta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murrdock uses from the top position.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scaletta looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock looking to sit in guard and control but Scaletta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (0) vs (2) Scaletta#T1#
Murrdock is controlling Scaletta's posture.
Murrdock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (2) Scaletta
Scaletta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murrdock trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Scaletta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murrdock trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Murrdock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murrdock wants to take a breather but Scaletta is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scaletta is looking to control Murrdock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scaletta avoid being mounted?
Murrdock is pressing down on Scaletta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scaletta is holding on for now.
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Murrdock's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scaletta is trying to get back to full guard.
Murrdock is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Murrdock is working for a submission of some sort.
Murrdock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (5) vs (2) Scaletta#T4#
Scaletta is squirming around, avoiding Murrdock's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Murrdock jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Scaletta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Scaletta and Murrdock has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Scaletta is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
You can see the frustration on Scaletta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scaletta is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Murrdock tries to advance to mount but Scaletta denies him.
Murrdock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Scaletta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Scaletta can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murrdock wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy. #T6#
Scaletta manages to get back to half guard.
Murrdock tries to pass to full mount but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta manages to get to full guard.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Murrdock postures up. #SUB2#
Scaletta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murrdock defends well.
Murrdock won't allow Scaletta to sweep him here. #T7#
Murrdock looking to sit in guard and control but Scaletta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (5) vs (4) Scaletta
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Scaletta tries to pass.
Scaletta stays in close to Murrdock's body and controls the position.
Murrdock is trying to hold Scaletta in close to prevent damage but Scaletta has managed to pass into half guard.
Scaletta is looking to stall here but Murrdock recovers full guard. #T8#
Murrdock controls Scaletta momentarily but Scaletta frees himself.
Scaletta is looking to advance position but Murrdock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murrdock (9) vs (4) Scaletta#SUB#
Murrdock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Scaletta is working to get back to half guard.
Murrdock trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Scaletta is looking to improve his position but Murrdock isn't that keen on the idea.
Murrdock controlling the pace for now.
Murrdock trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it. #T10##SUB#
Scaletta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Murrdock.
Scaletta tries to hold on but Murrdock postures up.
Scaletta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Murrdock controlling from the full mount.
Scaletta wants to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scaletta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scaletta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Murrdock is looking to stall here but Scaletta recovers full guard.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Scaletta is looking for a triangle but Murrdock pushes his legs off easily.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Murrdock has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Scaletta to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murrdock is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Scaletta pulls down on the head and he's put Murrdock to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vito Scaletta!
A victorious Vito Scaletta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lee rushes Stark and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Stark is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stark to the mat. Stark regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Stark
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Stark looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lee is defending well. Stark quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stark celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Derek Patterson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Patterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Patterson (2) vs (0) Yung
Patterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Patterson wants to control but Yung is keeping him busy.
Yung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yung manages to get to full guard.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Patterson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Yung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patterson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Patterson (5) vs (0) Yung#SUB#
Patterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Patterson working away.
Yung tries to improve position but can't.
Yung gets back to half guard.
Patterson prevents Yung from improving his position.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Patterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Patterson is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
Yung wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yung defends it well.
Patterson is thwarting Yung's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Patterson is looking to pass Yung's guard but actually Yung recovers to full guard.
Patterson trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Yung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Patterson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but Yung is defending well.
Yung wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Yung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
Yung wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Yung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patterson has passed into half guard!
Patterson trying to control the action but Yung is working from the bottom.
Patterson is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it. #SUB#
Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Patterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yung is just riding it out for now. Patterson eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Yung wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy.
Yung won't allow Patterson to pass to mount. #T8#
Yung trying to control but Patterson postures up.
#SUB#
Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.
Patterson tries to pass to full mount but Yung defends it.
Yung trying to control here.
Patterson passes into side control, despite Yung's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Patterson (8) vs (0) Yung#T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patterson just content to control the position.
Yung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Patterson (8) vs (4) Yung#T10#
Patterson is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Yung is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Patterson is defending well though. Yung let's go of the attempt for now.
Yung trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Patterson trying to control the action but Yung just sinks the hooks in.
Patterson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yung.
#T11#
Patterson just trying to survive but Yung is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Patterson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yung gets his way!
#SUB2#
Yung is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Patterson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Patterson for a finish. #SUB2#
Yung working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Patterson is doing well to defend. Yung seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Patterson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Yung!
During a confident post fight interview, David Yung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Holzken manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gordo on his heels. He'll look to pass Gordo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Gordo
Gordo can't keep his opponent in guard - Holzken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordo is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordo is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holzken is looking to advance position but Gordo won't allow it.
Gordo is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordo wants to control but Holzken passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (0) Gordo
Holzken controls the position. #T1#
Gordo tries to improve position but can't.
Holzken works to advance to full mount. Gordo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (7) vs (0) Gordo
Gordo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Holzken has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (10) vs (0) Gordo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Gordo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holzken.
Gordo rolls, trying to escape but Holzken keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gordo fending off the submission attempt from Holzken.
Gordo turns into Holzken and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (10) vs (2) Gordo#T2#
Gordo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Holzken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordo won't allow Holzken to sweep him here. #SUB#
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holzken wants to sweep here but Gordo controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordo defends well.
Gordo wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Gordo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holzken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holzken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gordo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordo has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Holzken has his foot on Gordo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordo works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Gordo trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Holzken working for submissions but it's allowed Gordo to get to half guard.
Holzken tries to roll over but Gordo keeps him under control.
Gordo is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holzken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Gordo tries to pass.
Gordo trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Gordo tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5##SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordo defends it easily.
Gordo is pushing down on Holzken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holzken is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordo prevents Holzken from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gordo is working for a submission of some sort.
Holzken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holzken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (12) vs (2) Gordo
Holzken preventing the sweep. #T6#
Holzken stands and throws Gordo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (15) vs (2) Gordo#SUB#
Holzken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holzken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holzken advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (17) vs (2) Gordo
Gordo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Holzken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordo defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Holzken seems to be working for a kimura but Gordo defends the submission attempt.
Gordo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Gordo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
Gordo is looking to improve his position.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Gordo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken trying to mount his opponent but Gordo defends it.
Gordo has a hand on Holzken's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holzken takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (20) vs (2) Gordo#T8#
Holzken takes Gordo's back. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (23) vs (2) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holzken. #SUB#
Holzken sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gordo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Holzken!
A victorious Rodney Holzken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eddy Gordo was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Krawlee gets caught napping as Yeboah dives in and scores a takedown. Krawlee manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (0) vs (2) Yeboah
Krawlee is trying to keep Yeboah in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Krawlee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Krawlee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Krawlee has his foot on Yeboah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yeboah works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Yeboah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krawlee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yeboah has managed to get both his arms back between Krawlee's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Yeboah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krawlee is looking to get back to full guard here but Yeboah has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (0) vs (5) Yeboah#SUB2#
Yeboah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yeboah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yeboah trying to control the position but Krawlee is working away. #SUB2#
Yeboah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krawlee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krawlee struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB2#
Yeboah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to control but Yeboah postures up.#SUB2#
Yeboah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krawlee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krawlee is not content to let Yeboah control the position.
Krawlee prevents Yeboah from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Yeboah tries for a kimura but Krawlee is defending well.
Krawlee struggling a bit here.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
Yeboah working away.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Krawlee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krawlee has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Yeboah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krawlee, who protects the arm well.
Krawlee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (5) Yeboah
Yeboah trying to control from the bottom.
Yeboah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yeboah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krawlee is working away from the top position though.
Yeboah gets full guard.
Our spies down at at The Graveyard inform us that Yeboah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Krawlee stopping the sweep attempt from Yeboah.#T5#
Yeboah trying to control the position.
Yeboah wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment.
Yeboah working a defensive guard but Krawlee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (5) vs (5) Yeboah
Yeboah is looking for a sweep.
Yeboah looks to move to half guard but instead Krawlee has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (7) vs (5) Yeboah#SUB#
Krawlee wants to finish this one by submission but Yeboah is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krawlee. #SUB#
Krawlee looking for a guillotine from mount but Yeboah is having none of it.
Krawlee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yeboah is looking to escape. #T6#
Yeboah tries to lock up and control but Krawlee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yeboah manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yeboah defends it well.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Yeboah is defending well.
Yeboah is looking for a sweep. Krawlee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeboah is trying to maintain the position but Krawlee is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Yeboah tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.
Krawlee is taking a breather. Yeboah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yeboah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yeboah is pulling down on Krawlee's head. It's preventing any offense from Krawlee, at least for the moment.
Yeboah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Yeboah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krawlee is aware though and is defending well.
Yeboah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Yeboah working for a triangle but Krawlee defends it easily.
Yeboah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeboah, not yet.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Yeboah keeps moving.
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Yeboah is keeping the position.
Yeboah is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up. #T9#
Krawlee trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krawlee trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Krawlee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (10) vs (5) Yeboah
Krawlee trying to control the action but Yeboah is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krawlee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yeboah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10##SUB#
Krawlee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Yeboah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krawlee prevents Yeboah from improving his position.
Yeboah is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Yeboah gets full guard.
Krawlee forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Krawlee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yeboah wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but Yeboah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krawlee to get the leverage.
Yeboah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krawlee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krawlee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Krawlee (10) vs (9) Yeboah#SUB2#
Yeboah is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Krawlee is defending well though. Yeboah let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Krawlee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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Yeboah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yeboah trying to control.
Yeboah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krawlee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krawlee can't escape the position.
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.
Yeboah tries to keep control of the position but Krawlee is staying busy.
Krawlee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yeboah's guard. Nice work there by Krawlee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (12) vs (9) Yeboah#T13#
Yeboah trying to control the position.
Krawlee stands and throws Yeboah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (15) vs (9) Yeboah
You can see the frustration on Yeboah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krawlee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yeboah! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (17) vs (9) Yeboah
Yeboah is desperately trying to improve his position but Krawlee has a good base and remains in mount.
Yeboah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yeboah wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
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Yeboah wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
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Krawlee is working for a kimura but Yeboah is defending it quite comfortably.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Yeboah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yeboah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeboah is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee won't allow Yeboah to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Kreepee Krawlee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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